I'm really liking how this nook in the living room is coming together - cable knit throw, cashmere grey pillow, and cozy leather chair... now I need a table of sorts and maybe a little needlepoint top foot stool? I also want to order new legs for the chair... something less shiny.

Some frames going up in the dining room.

We're in the process of doing a little DIY kitchen update. We plan to do an addition in the next year or two, adding a big brand new kitchen and hearth room. So, in the meantime, we're doing a DIY, budget creative update on the current kitchen.

So far we've removed the upper cabinets and stone tile on the main wall and replaced it with wooden paneling. We plan to cover the countertops (in fact I'm working on it today!) with white subway tile and add open shelving and a range hood. I'm debating on whether or not to go ahead and order the new range that we'll use in the big, brand new kitchen... or if I can live with this one for the moment.

It all looks gorgeous! You have achieved the sense of homeliness in a few weeks, that I'm still trying to create in my 'new' house after 2 years - lol! The brushed brass pendants are particularly fabulous - where are they from if you don't mind me asking?Best wishes,Paula x

You must be so happy to see it coming along. Love how it is coming together. I just changed our wreaths to something very similar to yours! Still fighting fall decor and want to hold on to summer. - Tonya